2018 – the year of being green

With the Latte Levy hitting the
headlines and Theresa May’s pledge to
reduce plastic use, being greener is something more and more people are
conscious of – but how can we do this effectively? Doing your bit for the
environment doesn’t have to mean huge changes. Small steps can make a big
difference – here at Creamline, we’ve got some helpful tips to get your 2018
off to a green start.

At home

Often small changes around the home
are a good place to start. We all know that leaving the fridge door open and
running half-empty washing machines aren’t great ways to save energy, but there
are many little-known tips that can help make a big difference. Did you know
that you should only fill three quarters of your fridge, to let cool air
circulate? And that opening your curtains through the day, but closing them at
night can help insulate your home?

Recycle

This may seem obvious, but with certain
local authorities in England only recycling
15% of their waste, there is some way to go. Many people are recycling
incorrectly, or not recycling at all. Found in the recycling when they
shouldn’t be, the worst offenders are nappies and polystyrene! Our top tip for
making your recycling go further, is to go the extra mile and take anything
that can’t be recycled in your domestic bin to your local recycling centre.

Shop wisely

Being aware of the type of
packaging your food and drink comes in can make a huge difference. For example,
here at Creamline our fruit and veg range handpicked from Manchester’s
Smithfield Market is packaged wherever possible in paper bags, as we work
towards a plastic-free range for the future. You can also choose glass bottles
for your milk - simple ways to avoid plastic! Another thing to bear in mind is
where your food comes from. Choosing locally-sourced produce reduces your
impact on the environment – and has never been easier, with Creamline’s Best of Local range.
You may have noticed that many of our milk floats are electric – just another
way we’re working towards a greener future!